Job Summary
Advanced care is seeking compassionate and dedicated Carers and Support Workers to provide high-quality care and assistance to individuals in various settings, including assisted living, nursing homes, and private homes. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting clients with daily activities, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being. Experience in senior care, dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, hospice care, or home care is highly desirable. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while developing your caregiving skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support
- Support with medication administration following prescribed guidelines
- Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients of all ages, including children and the elderly
- Manage behaviour effectively and implement behaviour management strategies when necessary
- Assist with light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe environment
- Drive clients to appointments or outings as required, ensuring safety at all times
- Support clients with activities of daily living in accordance with personalised care plans
- Respond promptly to emergencies or urgent situations using first aid skills when needed
- Document care provided accurately and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals and family members
Requirements
- Previous experience in assisted living, nursing home environments, or home care is preferred
- Knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, hospice support, and general senior care practices
- Valid driving licence is advantageous for transportation duties
- Ability to perform heavy lifting when required and assist clients with mobility challenges
- First aid certification or willingness to undertake training upon appointment
- Strong communication skills and a caring demeanour
- Ability to work flexibly across various shifts including days and evenings as needed
- Reliable, organised, and able to work independently or as part of a team
This role offers a rewarding career path for those passionate about caring for others. Successful applicants will be committed to delivering compassionate support while adhering to health and safety standards.
Kindly note that this position does not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £12.71 per hour
Application question(s):
- Can you work flexibly, including weekends and occasional short-notice shifts?
- Can you offer flexibility across shifts, including mornings and nights?
- Do you have up-to-date mandatory training (e.g. moving & handling, safeguarding, first aid)?
- Do you hold a valid DBS check, or are you willing to obtain one?
- Do you currently require sponsorship to work in the UK under a Skilled Worker visa, or will you require sponsorship in the future?
Experience:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required) (preferred)
Location:
- Coventry, West Midlands (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
